Hybrid Car Specs

The Savana 1500 LT is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for GMC.

The Savana 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The van uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Savana 1500 LT Statistics

The Savana 1500 is 224.10 inches long, 79.40 inches wide, and 81.60 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 135.00 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 100,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The OEM suggested retail price (MSRP) was $23,575 when new. The dealer cost on the van was $21,571. This price was in line with the industry standard price for a 3-door Standard Passenger Van.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2008 Savana 1500’s normal fuel system runs on flex. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 31.00 gallons.

The Savana 1500 LT received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a flex-powered hybrid van, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2007 model began the promise of the GMC Savana 1500. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers GMC hopes that the Savana 1500 LT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Karen 2008, GMC, Savana 1500 3-Door, GMC Savana 1500, LT, Standard Passenger Van, United States market